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Lamar Smith is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Texas's 21st congressional district from 1987 to 2019. During his tenure, he served as the chairman of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, where he focused on issues related to science policy, technology, and innovation. Smith was known for his advocacy of scientific research and development, as well as his support for policies aimed at promoting economic growth through technological advancements.
Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. This amendment seeks to strike and replace the entire underlying bill with Senate legislation which differs with the House bill in many respects. The Senate bill, S. 1297, is a work…
Mr. Chairman, I yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. Bridenstine), who is a member of the Science, Space, and Technology Committee and is also the chairman of the Environment Subcommittee.
Mr. Chairman, I urge my colleagues to oppose this substitute amendment and to support the underlying bill, which has significant improvements to the Senate bill, and that is why we should pass it. I will now enter into the Record an…
Mr. Chairman, I claim the time in opposition, although I am not opposed to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.
Mr. Chairman, I claim the time in opposition to the amendment, although I don't oppose the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.
Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Smith). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 2 Offered by Mr. Grijalva The Acting CHAIR…
Mr. Chairman, this amendment ensures that the commercial space industry is not pigeonholed into specific vehicle designs. By allowing different types of vehicles to be included in the launch license flexibility regime, we will allow the…
Mr. Chairman, this amendment contains minor corrections to the underlying bill and is generally technical in nature. The amendment provides clarity to some of the reports in the bill on the learning period, orbital traffic management…
Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment made in order under the rule. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 5, line 18, strike ``(4)'' and insert ``(3)''. Page 14, lines 18 and…
Mr. Chairman, I claim the time in opposition to the amendment, although I don't oppose it. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.
Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman from California for yielding, and our thanks go to Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy for introducing such an important piece of legislation. In fact, we have made him an honorary member of the Science…
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